Aurora Standouts

<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1284577" first="Brayden" last="Maldonado"] - Smoky Hill</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1284577" first="Brayden" last="Maldonado"] has been one of the best senior point guards in the state this year. Brayden has super deep range and is a smooth shooter off of the dribble. He has great handles and is able to change directions quickly. Brayden can score from all over the floor and is patient when near the rim using long strides to hop around defenders. He is also a great leader who can find open teammates and brings great energy to his team.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1139528" first="Mostapha" last="Elmoutaouakkil"] - Eaglecrest</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1139528" first="Mostapha" last="Elmoutaouakkil"] is the best off the rip scorer in one on one situations in the state. Mostapha likes to start from triple threat and can rip through and burst past the defense with a quick first step. He also is great at using his hands and body off of the ball to create space between him and the defender. Mostapha has led Eaglecrest to a great season winning the ever-so-tough centennial league.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="618892" first="Elijah" last="Thomas"] - Rangeview</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="618892" first="Elijah" last="Thomas"] is a super exciting player to watch due to his high vertical. Elijah has good handles and while going downhill gets super close to the ground getting by defenders. He uses his high vertical to soar for offensive rebounds creating more chances for his team. Near the rim, he seems to float in the air and he is able to contort his body to get the best finish.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1284427" first="TaRea" last="Fulcher"] - Regis Jesuit</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1284427" first="TaRea" last="Fulcher"] has been one of the most impressive junior point guards in Colorado. Tarea is a strong guard who uses his frame to keep defenders on his hip. He is great at changing his pace to catch defenders off guard. Tarea is best near the rim where he is a very crafty finisher using finger roles and reverse layups. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="965781" first="Marzouq" last="Abdur-Razaaq"] - Overland</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="965781" first="Marzouq" last="Abdur-Razaaq"] has been one of the best prospects playing locally in Colorado. Marzouq is a forward with great height standing at 6’7 and he moves like a wing. For a forward, he has great senses and knows how to find open teammates. Marzouq is also a very good rebounder and defender, using his length to his advantage.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="618890" first="KK" last="Stroter"] - Rangeview</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="618890" first="KK" last="Stroter"] has always been a player who shows high potential and he is starting to play most confidentially during his senior campaign. KK is a high flying lengthy wing that flies around the floor. During fastbreaks, KK is very good at filling lanes and can finish at the rim with high-flying tomahawk dunks. He is also a high flyer on the defensive end where he can get chase-down blocks.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1139828" first="Cai’Reis" last="Curby"] - Aurora Central</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1139828" first="Cai’Reis" last="Curby"] is an elite athlete who is great at finishing around the rim. Cai’Reis has a super quick burst and is fast making him dangerous on fastbreaks. He is a walking highlight due to his elite bounce, he has some of the craziest dunks we have seen in the past few years. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="972419" first="Rickey" last="Mitchell"] - Smoky Hill</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="972419" first="Rickey" last="Mitchell"] is a lengthy two-guard who is great at creatively getting buckets. His game is super flowy as he is silky smooth with the ball in his hands. Rickey has super deep range and can shoot off of the dribble by creating space with crossovers or stepbacks. He uses long steps and lengthy arms to sliver around players for the best finish around the rim.</p>